LEGAL ASSISTANCE
National Domestic Violence Helpline:
1-800-799-7233
Ordering Official Documents (Example: Birth Certificates)
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services
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Learn more about the process - click here
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The Guilford County Family Justice Center
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PHONE:
The phone number for the Guilford County Family Justice Center is 336-641-SAFE (7233).
LOCATION:
The center is located on the 2nd floor of 201 S. Greene St., Greensboro, NC.
OUR MISSION:
To empower family violence victims to live free from violence and abuse and hold offenders accountable by providing easily accessible, coordinated, and comprehensive services in a single location.
OUR VISION:
To protect the vulnerable, stop the violence, restore hope, and make our community safer.
OUR STAFF:
Director: Catherine Johnson, MS, Ed.S, LMFT cjohnso5@myguilford.com
Navigator: Sonya Desai sdesai@myguilford.com
Navigator: Eileen Martin emartin@myguilford.com
Administrative Assistant: Angelina Meeks ameeks@myguilford.com
AVAILABLE SERVICES
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Safety Planning – develop an individualized, comprehensive safety plan.
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Shelter Placement – assistance accessing a confidential safe shelter.
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Emergency Protective Orders – assistance filing a stay away/protection order (50B).
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Child Advocacy and Support – advocacy and support services to child victims and witnesses of domestic and sexual violence, including forensic interviewing and emotional support.
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Adult Advocacy and Support – information, support, and assistance with accessing resources and help navigating the judicial system.
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Criminal Investigation – meet with someone about possible criminal charges, discuss a pending case, and learn about the court process.
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Legal Services and Advocacy – assistance with your civil and/or criminal case and help you navigate the judicial system.
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Medical Care – a specially trained nurse can conduct sexual assault and/or domestic violence evaluation exams and document your injuries.
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Emergency Needs and Support – connect to resources to assist in supplying food, shelter, and clothing.
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Employment and Financial Support – information and referrals to community services including financial literacy classes, employment assistance, job training, help with food stamps, victim compensation, and other public assistance.
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Emotional Support and Mental Health Services– Emotional Support and Referrals for specialized mental health services for children and adults.
VOLUNTEER INTEREST
Volunteers are essential in assisting with FJC operations. If you are interested in learning more about volunteer opportunities, please contact, Sonya Desai at sdesai@myguilford.comor call 336-641-7233.
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List of Legal Aide Clinics in North Carolina
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Advocates for Children's Services
201 West Main Street, PO Box 2101 Suite 400 Durham, NC27702
919-226-0052
http://www.legalaidnc.org/Pages/about-us/projects/Advocates-for-Childrens-Services.aspx
Battered Immigrant Project of Legal Aid of NC
1431 Elizabeth Avenue Charlotte, NC 28204
1-866-204-7612 (toll-free)
http://www.legalaidnc.org/Pages/about-us/projects/Battered-Immigrant-Project.aspx
Catholic Social Services--Diocese of Charlotte
1123 S. Church St. Charlotte, NC 28203
704-370-3262
This group does not provide legal representation in court.
Charlotte Center for Legal Advocacy
1431 Elizabeth Avenue Charlotte, NC 28204
704-376-1600
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Child Advocacy of Durham
121 Market Street Durham, NC 27701
919-682-1129https://www.lawhelpnc.org/organization/child-advocacy-of-durham?ref=ub1V0
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Disability Rights North Carolina
3724 National Drive Suite 100 Raleigh, NC 27612
919-856-2195
http://www.disabilityrightsnc.org/
Domestic Violence Prevention Initiative of Legal Aid of NC
224 South Dawson Street Raleigh, NC 27601
919-856-2157
http://www.legalaidnc.org/Pages/about-us/projects/domestic-violence-prevention-initiative.aspx
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Episcopal Farmworker Ministry (El Centro y La Sagrada Familia)
2989 Easy Street Dunn, NC 28334
910-567-6917
This group does not provide legal representation in court.
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Farmworker Unit, Legal Aid of NC
224 South Dawson Street Raleigh, NC 27611
919-856-2180
http://www.farmworkerlanc.org/es/
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International House/ Casa Internacional
1817 Central Avenue Suite 217 Charlotte, NC 28205
704-333-8099
This group does not provide legal representation in court.
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Land Loss Prevention Project
401 N. Mangum Street Durham, NC 27701
919-682-5969
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Lawyer Referral Service
8000 Weston Parkway Cary, NC 27513
919-677-8574
https://www.ncbar.org/public-resources/lawyer-referral-service/
This group does not provide legal representation in court.
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Legal Aid Child Custody Clinic
Multiple Locations Raleigh, NC 27603
http://www.legalaidnc.org/get-help/Pages/self-help-clinics/child-custody-and-visitation-clinic.aspx
This group does not provide legal representation in court.
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Legal Aid Criminal Expungement Clinic
Multiple Locations Raleigh, NC 27603
http://www.legalaidnc.org/get-help/Pages/self-help-clinics/criminal-record-expungement-clinic.aspx
This group does not provide legal representation in court.
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Legal Aid Employee Rights Clinic
Raleigh, NC 27603
http://www.legalaidnc.org/get-help/Pages/self-help-clinics/Employee-Rights-Clinic.aspx
This group does not provide legal representation in court.
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Legal Aid Health Care Power of Attorney and Living Will Clinic
Raleigh, NC 27603
This group does not provide legal representation in court.
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Legal Aid Landlord/Tenant Rights Clinic
Raleigh, NC 27603
http://www.legalaidnc.org/get-help/Pages/self-help-clinics/tenant-rights-clinic.aspx
This group does not provide legal representation in court.
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Legal Aid of North Carolina
224 South Dawson Street Raleigh, NC 27601
919-856-2564
http://www.legalaidnc.org/Pages/default.aspx
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Legal Aid of North Carolina - Greensboro Office
122 North Elm Street, Suite 700 Suite 700 Greensboro, NC27401
336-272-0148
http://www.legalaidnc.org/Pages/about-us/offices/greensboro.aspx
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Legal Aid of North Carolina - Ahoskie Office
610 East Church Street Ahoskie, NC 27910
252-332-5124
http://www.legalaidnc.org/Pages/about-us/offices/ahoskie.aspx
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Legal Aid of North Carolina - Central Intake
322 Chapanoke Road Suite 180 Raleigh, NC 27603
866-219-5262
This group does not provide legal representation in court.
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Legal Aid of North Carolina - Charlotte
1431 Elizabeth Avenue Charlotte, NC 28204
704-971-0180
http://www.legalaidnc.org/Pages/about-us/offices/charlotte.aspx
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Legal Aid of North Carolina - Concord Office
785 Davidson Drive, NW Concord, NC 28025
704-786-4145
http://www.legalaidnc.org/Pages/about-us/offices/concord.aspx
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Legal Aid of North Carolina - Durham Office
201 West Main Street, Suite 400 Durham, NC 27701
919-688-6396
http://www.legalaidnc.org/Pages/about-us/offices/durham.aspx
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Legal Aid of North Carolina - Fayetteville Office
327 Dick Street, Suite 103 East Fayetteville, NC 28301
910-483-0400
http://www.legalaidnc.org/Pages/about-us/offices/fayetteville.aspx
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Legal Aid of North Carolina - Gastonia Office
1508 South York Road Gastonia, NC 28052
704-865-2357
http://www.legalaidnc.org/Pages/about-us/offices/gastonia.aspx
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Legal Aid of North Carolina - Greenville Office
301 South Evans Street (27858), Suite 102, P.O. Box 7283 (27835-7283) Greenville, NC 27858
252-758-0113
http://www.legalaidnc.org/Pages/about-us/offices/greenville.aspx
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Legal Aid of North Carolina - Morganton Office
211 East Union Street Morganton, NC 28655
828-437-8280
http://www.legalaidnc.org/Pages/about-us/offices/morganton.aspx
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Legal Aid of North Carolina - Pembroke Office
101 East Second Street Pembroke, NC 28372
910-521-2831
http://www.legalaidnc.org/Pages/about-us/offices/pembroke.aspx
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Legal Aid of North Carolina - Pittsboro Office
959 East Street, Suite A & B Pittsboro, NC 27312
919-542-0475
http://www.legalaidnc.org/Pages/about-us/offices/pittsboro.aspx
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Legal Aid of North Carolina - Raleigh Office
224 South Dawson Street (P.O. Drawer 1731 ZIP-27602)Raleigh, NC 27601
919-828-4647
http://www.legalaidnc.org/Pages/about-us/offices/raleigh.aspx
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Legal Aid of North Carolina - Senior Law Project
547 Haywood Road Asheville, NC 28806
http://www.legalaidnc.org/Pages/about-us/projects/Senior-Law-Project.aspx
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Legal Aid of North Carolina - Sylva Office
1286 West Main Street, P.O. Box 426 Sylva, NC 28779
828-586-8931
http://www.legalaidnc.org/Pages/about-us/offices/sylva.aspx
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Legal Aid of North Carolina - Wilmington Office
272 North Front Street, Suite 220, P.O. Box 814 (28402)Wilmington, NC 28402
910-763-6207
http://www.legalaidnc.org/Pages/about-us/offices/wilmington.aspx
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Legal Aid of North Carolina - Wilson Office
208 Goldsboro Street East, P.O. Box 2688 Wilson, NC27893
252-291-6851
http://www.legalaidnc.org/Pages/about-us/offices/wilson.aspx
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Legal Aid of North Carolina - Winston-Salem Office
102 West Third Street, Suite 460, (27101), P.O. Box 20188 (27120-0188) Winston Salem, NC 27120
336-725-9162
http://www.legalaidnc.org/Pages/about-us/offices/winston-salem.aspx
Legal Aid Simple Divorce Clinic
Multiple Locations Raleigh, NC 27603
http://www.legalaidnc.org/get-help/Pages/self-help-clinics/simple-divorce-clinic.aspx
This group does not provide legal representation in court.
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McDowell St. Center for Family Law
101 N. McDowell St., Suite 100 Charlotte, NC 28204
704-331-4774
http://www.centerforfamilylaw.org/
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Mortgage Foreclosure Prevention Project
224 South Dawson Street Raleigh, NC 27601
http://www.legalaidnc.org/Pages/about-us/projects/Mortgage-Foreclosure-Prevention-Project.aspx
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North Carolina Coalition for Responsible Lending
302 West Main Street, Durham, NC Durham, NC 27701
919-313-8500 (Durham, N.C.)
http://www.responsiblelending.org/states/north-carolina
This group does not provide legal representation in court.
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North Carolina Justice Center
224 South Dawson Street Raleigh, NC 27611
919-856-2570
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North Carolina Prisoner Legal Services
1110 Wake Forest Road, P.O. Box 25397 Raleigh, NC 27611
919-856-2200
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Pisgah Legal Services
62 Charlotte Street Asheville, NC 28801
828-253-0406
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The Children's Law Center
601 East 5th Street, Suite #480 Charlotte, NC 28202
704-943-9400
http://www.childrenfamily.org/
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The Children's Law Center of Central North Carolina
8 West Third Street Suite M6 Winston-Salem, NC 27101
336-831-1909
http://www.childrenslawcenternc.org/
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The Children's Law Clinic, Duke Law School
P.O. Box 90360 Durham, NC 27708
919-613-7169
http://law.duke.edu/childedlaw/services/
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The Elder Law Clinic of Wake Forest University School of Law Worrell Professional Center
1834 Wake Forest Road P.O. Box 7206 Winston Salem, NC27109
336-758-5061
http://elder-clinic.law.wfu.edu/services/
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The 26th Judicial District Self-Serve Center (Mecklenburg County only)
832 E. Fourth St. Suite 3350 Charlotte, NC 28202
(704) 686-0210
http://www.nccourts.org/county/mecklenburg/selfserve/index.html
This group does not provide legal representation in court.
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WildLaw
46 Haywood St., Ste. 323 Asheville, NC 28801
828-252-9223
Know Your Rights : STOPPED BY THE POLICE
- From the ACLU of North Carolina
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We rely on the police to keep us safe and treat us all fairly, regardless of race, ethnicity, national origin or religion. This card provides tips for interacting with police and understanding your rights.
This information is not intended as legal advice.
YOUR RIGHTS
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You have the right to remain silent. If you wish to exercise that right, say so out loud.
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You have the right to refuse to consent to a search of yourself, your car or your home.
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If you are not under arrest, ask ifyou are free to leave. If you may leave, do so calmly.
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You have the right to a lawyer if you are arrested. Ask for one immediately.
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Regardless of your immigration or citizenship status, you have constitutional rights.
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
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Do stay calm and be polite.
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Do not interfere with or obstruct the police.
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Do not lie or give false documents.
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Do remember the details of the encounter.
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Do file a written complaint or call your local ACLU if you feel your rights have been violated.
IF YOU ARE STOPPED FOR QUESTIONING
Stay calm. Don’t run. Don’t argue, resist or obstruct the police, even if you are innocent or police are violating your rights. Keep your hands where police can see them.
Ask if you are free to leave. If the officer says yes, calmly and silently walk away. If you are under arrest, you have a right to know why.
You have the right to remain silent and cannot be punished for refusing to answer questions. If you wish to remain silent, tell the officer out loud. In some states, you must give your name if asked to identify yourself.
You do not have to consent to a search of yourself or your belongings, but police may “pat down” your clothing if they suspect a weapon. You should not physically resist, but you have the right to refuse consent for any further search. If you do consent, it can affect you later in court.
IF YOU ARE STOPPED IN YOUR CAR
Stop the car in a safe place as quickly as possible. Turn off the car, turn on the internal light, open the window part way and place your hands on the wheel.
Upon request, show police your driver’s license, registration and proof of insurance.
If an officer asks to look inside your car, you can refuse to consent to the search. But if police believe your car contains evidence of a crime, your car can be searched without your consent.
Both drivers and passengers have the right to remain silent. If you are a passenger, you can ask if you are free to leave. If the officer says yes, sit silently or calmly leave. Even if the officer says no, you have the right to remain silent.
IF LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENTS COME TO YOUR HOME
If the police or immigration agents come to your home, you do not have to let them in unless they have certain kinds of warrants.
Ask the officer to slip the warrant under the door or hold it up to the window so you can inspect it. A search warrant allows police to enter the address listed on the warrant, but officers can only search the areas and for the items listed. An arrest warrant allows police to enter the home of the person listed on the warrant if they believe the person is inside. A warrant of removal/deportation (ICE warrant) does not allow officers to enter a home without consent.
Even if officers have a warrant you have the right to remain silent.If you choose to speak to the officers, step outside and close the door.
IF YOU ARE CONTACTED BY THE FBI
If a FBI agent comes to your home or workplace, you do not have to answer any questions. Tell the agent you want to speak to a lawyer first.
If you are asked to meet with FBI agents for an interview, you have the right to say you do not want to be interviewed. If you agree to an interview, ask to have a lawyer present. You do not have to answer any questions you feel uncomfortable answering, and can say that you will only answer questions on a specific topic.
IF YOU EXPECT THAT YOU MAY BE ARRESTED
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Prepare yourself and your family in case you are arrested.
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Memorize the phone numbers of your family and your lawyer.
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Make emergency plans if you have children or take medication.
IF YOU ARE ARRESTED
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Do not resist arrest, even if you believe the arrest is unfair. Do not resist arrest, Say you wish to remain silent and ask for a lawyer immediately.
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Don’t give any explanations or excuses. If you can’t pay for a lawyer, you have the right to a free one.
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Don’t say anything, sign anything or make any decisions without a lawyer.
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You have the right to make a local phone call. Assume the police listen, even if you call a lawyer.
Special considerations for non-citizens:
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Ask your lawyer about the effect of a criminal conviction or plea on your immigration status.
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Don’t discuss with your immigration status with anyone but your lawyer.
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While you are in jail, an immigration agent may visit you. Do not answer questions or sign anything before talking to a lawyer.
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Read all the papers fully. If you do not understand or cannot read the papers, tell the officer you need an interpreter.
IF YOU FEEL YOUR RIGHTS HAVE BEEN VIOLATED
Remember: police misconduct cannot be challenged on the street.
Don’t physically resist officers or threaten to file a complaint.
Write down everything you remember, including the officers’ badge and patrol car numbers, which agency the officers were from, and any other details. Get contact information for witnesses. If you are injured, take photographs of your injuries (but seek medical attention first).
File a written complaint with the agency’s internal affairs division or civilian board. In most cases, you can file a complaint anonymously if you wish.
For more information on this topic and for a full list of ACLU Know Your Rights resources, visit aclu.org/kyr.
